Hyderabad women’s team coach Vidyut Jaisimha suspended for purportedly drinking in team bus

Hyderabad senior women’s team coach Vidyut Jaisimha has been suspended by the state association after a video of him purportedly drinking alcohol in team bus was shared on WhatsApp groups and also aired on TV News channels.

“This is a matter of serious concern. I have asked for a thorough investigation to be done. A decision will be made based on the outcome of the investigation. In the interim, while the investigation is being carried out, I am directing you (Vidyut) to refrain from involving yourself in any cricketing activities on behalf of HCA,” a letter to Jaisimha, which was signed by Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) president Jagan Mohan Rao, stated.

An HCA member Vanka Pratap, speaking to the local channels, said that it was not the first time there have been issues related to Vidyut. “There have been many complaints (related to drinking) in the past as well.”

Pratap and former India Test spinner Venkatapathi Raju was appointed to run HCA in September of 2022 by the Supreme Court, amidst allegations of corruption in the state cricket unit. “I was part of a supervisory committee appointed by the Supreme Court. When we received the complaints back then we removed him and appointed a women cricketer at the helm,” Pratap said.

However in February of 2023, Justice L Nageshwar Rao was appointed to oversee the elections and K Durga Prasad, a former IPS officer was asked to assist the former. “I informed Durga Prasad at the time to appoint a good coach for women’s cricket,” Pratap said.

“Prasad overlooked the suggestion and had re-appointed Vidyut. About 20 cricketers have complained in the past about him (Vidyut),” Pratap said.

When contacted Vidyut said that he was consulting a lawyer after he was suspended.

Disclaimer: The copyright of this article belongs to the original author. Reposting this article is solely for the purpose of information dissemination and does not constitute any investment advice. If there is any infringement, please contact us immediately. We will make corrections or deletions as necessary. Thank you.